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Programming in Objective-C 2.0 (2nd Edition) List Price: $44.99 Sale Price: $25.68 Average Rating:

THE #1 BESTSELLING BOOK ON OBJECTIVE-C 2.0 Programming in Objective-C 2.0 provides the new programmer a complete, step-by-step introduction to Objective-C, the primary language used to develop applications for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac OS X platforms.   The book does not assume previous experience with either C or object-oriented programming languages, and it includes many detailed, practical examples of how to put Objective-C to use in your everyday iPhone/iPad or Mac OS X programming tasks. A powerful yet simple object-oriented programming language that’s based on the C programming language, Objective-C is widely available not only on OS X and the iPhone/iPad platform but across many operating systems that support the gcc compiler, including Linux, Unix, and Windows systems.   The second edition of this book thoroughly covers the latest version of the language, Objective-C 2.0. And it shows not only how to take advantage of the Foundation framework’s rich built-in library of classes but also how to use the iPhone SDK to develop programs designed for the iPhone/iPad platform.   Table of Contents    1    Introduction Part I: The Objective-C 2.0 Language     2    Programming in Objective-C      3    Classes, Objects, and Methods     4    Data Types and Expressions     5    Program Looping     6    Making Decisions     7    More on Classes     8    Inheritance     9    Polymorphism, Dynamic Typing, and Dynamic Binding   10    More on Variables and Data Types   11    Categories and Protocols   12    The Preprocessor   13    Underlying C Language Features Part II: The Foundation Framework   14    Introduction to the Foundation Framework   15    Numbers, Strings, and Collections   16    Working with Files   17    Memory Management   18    Copying Objects   19    Archiving Part III: Cocoa and the iPhone SDK   20    Introduction to Cocoa    21    Writing iPhone Applications Part IV: Appendixes   A    Glossary   B    Objective-C 2.0 Language Summary   C    Address Book Source Code  D    Resources

Programming in Objective-C List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $3.37 Average Rating:

Objective-C has become the standard programming language for application development under Mac OS X. It is a powerful yet simple object-oriented programming language that is based on the C programming language. Objective -C is widely available across many operating systems that support the gcc compiler, including Linux, Unix, and Windows systems. Programming in Objective-C provides the beginner programmer with a complete introduction to the Objective-C language. Unlike other books on Objective-C, it does not assume previous experience with either C or object-oriented programming languages. By using many complete examples and taking a step-by-step approach, the book teaches the reader how to write Objective-C programs on any system that supports the Objective-C language, as well as how to use the Foundation framework to develop portable programs that will run on any system supporting Objective-C.

Programming in Objective-C 2.0, 2/e List Price: $35.99 Average Rating:

THE #1 BEST SELLING BOOK ON OBJECTIVE-C 2.0! From the author of Programming in C,Programming in Objective-C 2.0 provides the new programmer a complete, step-by-step introduction to the Objective-C language. The book does not assume previous experience with either C or object-oriented programming languages, and it includes many detailed, practical examples of how to put Objective-C to use in your everyday programming needs. Objective-C has become the standard programming language for application development on the Mac OS X and iPhone platforms. A powerful yet simple object-oriented programming language that-s based on the C programming language, Objective-C is widely available not only on OS X but across many operating systems that support the gcc compiler, including Linux, Unix, and Windows systems. - The second edition of this book has been updated and expanded to cover Objective-C 2.0. It shows not only how to take advantage of the Foundation framework-s rich built-in library of classes but also how to use the iPhone SDK to develop programs designed specifically for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Programming in Objective-C 2.0 (3rd Edition) (Developer's Library) List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $31.49

Learn Objective–C on the Mac (Learn Series) List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $17.96 Average Rating:

Take your coding skills to the next level with this extensive guide to Objective–C, the native programming language for developing sophisticated software applications for Mac OS X. Objective–C is a powerful, object–oriented extension of C, making this book the perfect follow–up to Dave Mark’s best–selling Learn C on the Mac, Mac OS X Edition. Whether you’re an experienced C programmer or you’re coming from a different language such as C++ or Java, leading Mac experts Mark Dalrymple and Scott Knaster show you how to harness the powers of Objective–C in your applications! A complete course on the basics of Objective–C using Apple’s free Xcode tools An introduction to object–oriented programming Comprehensive coverage of inheritance, composition, object initialization, categories, protocols, memory management, and organizing source files A brief tour of Cocoa’s Foundation framework and AppKit A helpful “learning curve” guide for non–C developers What you’ll learn Learn Objective–C programming, the gateway to programming your Mac or iPhone. Write applications for the Mac OS X interface, the cleanest user–interface around. Understand variables and how to design your own data structures. Work with the file system. Connect to data sources and the Internet. Who is this book for? For anyone wanting to learn to program native applications in Mac OS X, including developers new to the Mac, developers new to Objective–C, or students entirely new to programming.

Beginning iPhone SDK Programming with Objective-C (Wrox Programmer to Programmer) List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $19.60 Average Rating:

Everything you need to know to start creating native applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch The iPhone SDK and the Xcode tools are the official Apple tools used for creating native iPhone applications. This information-packed book presents a complete introduction to the iPhone SDK and the Xcode tools, as well as the Objective-C language that is necessary to create these native applications. Solid coverage and real-world examples walk you through the process for developing mobile applications for the iPhone that can then be distributed through Apple's iTunes Application store. The hands-on approach shows you how to develop your first iPhone application while getting you acquainted with the iPhone SDK and the array of Xcode tools. A thorough tutorial on the features and syntax of the Objective-C language helps you get the most out of the iPhone SDK, and an in-depth look at the features of the iPhone SDK enables you to maximize each of these features in your applications. Provides an introductory look at how the iPhone SDK and Xcode tools work with the Objective-C language to create native iPhone applications Familiarizes you with the latest version of the iPhone SDK and the newest Xcode tools that ship with Snow Leopard Walks you through developing your first iPhone applications Focuses on the features and syntax of the Objective-C language so that you can get the most out of the iPhone SDK With this hands-on guide, you'll quickly get started developing applications for the iPhone with both the iPhone SDK and the latest Xcode tools. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Programming in Objective-C 2.0 LiveLessons Bundle List Price: $69.99 Sale Price: $56.13 Average Rating:

This value-priced bundle contains both the bestselling book Mac/iPhone development book, Programming in Objective-C 2.0, and a complete video training course on the fundamentals of Objective-C, Programming in Objective-C 2.0 Live Lessons, Part I, with more than 8 hours of video training on DVD from author and trainer Stephen Kochan. For the thousands of developers who want to develop applications for the Mac OS X and iPhone platforms but need an introduction to the programming language for those platforms, this bundle is the ultimate solution — the equivalent, in one package, of training classes costing hundreds of dollars.Programming in Objective-C 2.0 LiveLessons covers the essentials of both Objective-C and object-oriented programming, making it ideal for beginners and experienced programmers alike. Expert teacher and trainer Stephen Kochan assumes no previous experience with Objective-C or C and uses a wealth of detailed examples to explain language features such as classes, objects, methods, data types, expressions, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, notifications, and preprocessing. 

Objective-C Pocket Reference List Price: $9.95 Sale Price: $5.09 Average Rating:

Objective-C is an exciting and dynamic approach to C-based object-oriented programming; it's the approach adopted by Apple as the foundation for programming under Mac OS X, a Unix-based operating system gaining wide acceptance among programmers and other technologists. Objective-C is easy to learn and has a simple elegance that is a welcome breath of fresh air after the abstruse and confusing C++. To help you master the fundamentals of this language, you'll want to keep the Objective-C Pocket Reference close at hand. This small book contains a wealth of valuable information to speed you over the learning curve. In this pocket reference, author Andrew Duncan provides a quick and concise introduction to Objective-C for the experienced programmer. In addition to covering the essentials of Objective-C syntax, Andrew also covers important faces of the language such as memory management, the Objective-C runtime, dynamic loading, distributed objects, and exception handling.

Objective-C For Dummies List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $8.98 Average Rating:

Learn the primary programming language for creating iPhone and Mac apps The only thing hotter than the iPhone right now is new apps for the iPhone. Objective-C is the primary language for programming iPhone and Mac OS X applications, and this book makes it easy to learn Objective-C. Even if you have no programming experience, Objective-C For Dummies will teach you what you need to know to start creating iPhone apps. It provides an understanding of object-oriented programming in an entertaining way that helps you learn. iPhone and Mac apps are hot, and most are created with Objective-C Covers Xcode 3.2, which is included in Mac OS X Snow Leopard Explains object-oriented programming concepts in a straightforward but fun style that makes learning easy Ideal for those with no programming experience as well as those who may know other languages but are new to Objective-C Prepares you to start creating iPhone and Mac OS X apps Understand Mac programming concepts and patterns, and why to use them Bonus CD includes all code samples used in the book Objective-C For Dummies gives you the tools to turn your idea for an iPhone app into reality. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.